Will bloodshot eyes after Eyelid Surgery fade?

Even though it's small, I have a red blood shot in my right eye following upper and lower Blepharoplasty.

I am on day 8 after surgery. Eye sight was blurry but it went away. Bruising is still present but decreasing. Skin turned a bit yellow. Will the bloodshot go away? Thank you.

3 answers to “Will bloodshot eyes after Eyelid...”

A: Bruising after eyelid surgery

By Amir M. Karam, MD - San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is normal to have bruising and bloodshot eyes after blepharoplasty. Although, it does not alway occur, it is certainly possible. It takes time for the body to heal and resolve these finding.

A: Bloodshot after surgery

By Steven H. Schuster, MD - Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Dear Bloodshot This is not unusual especially if you have had a transconjunctival blepharoplasty on the lower lids. Don't worry as it does go away as the bruising will. It takes time for the body to breakdown the blood under the skin and this is why it goes through a series of changes in color. Give it another... more

A: Bruising after eyelid surgery

By Pamela B. Rosen, MD - Ft. Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

Following eyelid surgery it is common to have a good deal of bruising. When the bruising occurs beneath the skin around the eye, it appears as purple and blue, then fades to green, and finally yellow. When the bruising occurs beneath the scleral surface of the eye it appears as bright red... more